2021 Skoda Octavia IV Hybrid

ŠKODA CONTINUES ITS ELECTRIC EVOLUTION AS OCTAVIA ADDS IV PLUG-IN HYBRID TO UK RANGE

• 204PS combined output from new petrol/electric hybrid system
•13kWh battery pack drives 85kW motor to deliver up to 43 miles of electric range
•Significant savings possible for company car drivers thanks to low BiK rate of 6%
•Available in hatch and estate body styles with two trim levels available from launch; SE Technology and SE L
•Priced from £30,765. Order books open Tuesday 3rd November
ŠKODA is continuing its ambitious electrification programme with the addition of a new iV plug-in hybrid model to its award-winning Octavia range. Úsing the same petrol/electric drivetrain technology seen in the Superb iV and the Octavia vRS iV, the new Octavia iV is priced from £30,795 OTR and is available in hatch and estate forms.




Plug-in hybrid system
Key to the Octavia iV's low fuel consumption is its advanced petrol/electric plug-in hybrid system that combines the strength and cruising ability of a four-cylinder 1.4 TSI petrol engine with a high-torque, zero emissions 85kW electric motor. The total power output of the hybrid system is 204PS while torque is a remarkable 350Nm.

Power for the electric motor comes from a 13kWh battery back located in the floor just ahead of the rear axle. The Octavia iV has an all-electric WLTP driving range of up to 43 miles and features a host of driving modes that owners can fine-tune to their needs. For example, selecting E-mode will keep the Octavia in electric drive only and is perfect for driving in urban areas or on short commutes.



The system can also operate completely autonomously in Hybrid Auto mode. This means the control unit decides based on the current driving situation when to draw power from the battery and when to recharge it using recovered energy. In Hybrid mode, an output of 150PS is available at all times. This can be boosted to 204PS in kickdown by pressing the accelerator pedal down fully or selecting Sport mode.

Charging
The Octavia iV's plug-in hybrid system can be charged easily via an industry standard Type 2 connection (cables included as standard). The charging port is located on the passenger side front wing and is equipped with an LED light that shows the status of the charging system. The Octavia iV on-board charger is rated at 3.6kW, which means that a full charge on a standard domestic or workplace 16A supply will take 3.5 hours from empty to full.

In addition to being supplied with a 16amp AC charge cable for wallbox/chargepoints, the Octavia iV also comes with a 10amp mains ÚK 3 -pin charge cable as standard.

Body styles and specifications
The Octavia's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is available in two familiar trim levels at launch; SE Technology and SE L. Both can be specified with hatch or estate body styles and come with a host of equipment enhancements over their petrol or diesel-powered siblings. For example, both iV models add 18-inch Vega Aero alloy wheels, decorative door sills and a storage compartment in the boot for the supplied charging cables. Both iV models also feature unique instrumentation and displays that show the vehicle state of charge along with the various driving modes.

Source - Skoda